4 NEWS IN BRIEF REGULAR Screening on hold film screenings remain on hold at the South Coast Cinema at Beachport. The Railway Terrace facility has had problems with faulty projection equipment for several months. It is 20 years this month since the Beachport Film Society began running monthly screenings with the first being the vintage Beatles movie A Hard Day’s Night! New managers for tourist park NEW managers are now in place at the Southern Ocean Tourist Park at Beachport. Dan and Heidi Prouse were awarded the management tender at the March monthly meeting of Wattle Range Council. Schutt joins Lioness Club A NEW member has joined the Millicent Lioness Club. A warm welcome was extended to Rosie Schutt, of Millicent, when the club held a dinner meeting at Bompa’s of Beachport. We need everyone’s help to buy aircraft and keep the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR flying. Please send your donations to: PO Box 214, Millicent, SA 5280 Mother’s Day celebration Primary school students create special gifts for annual event THE annual Mother’s Day morning tea at Millicent North Primary School allowed adults to be a part of their children’s learning, according to principal Graham Slarks. He estimates about 80pc of the junior primary children at his school had an adult join them last week to make Mother’s Day cards and savour some treats. “As some mums could not be present, we welcomed nannas, great grandfathers, dads and family friends to the school,” Mr Slarks said. “Children always benefit when adults are involved in their learning. “Some of the morning tea items were made by the children and some were baked by parents and staff.” SPECIAL DAY: Kaden Bell welcomed his mum Krystal Redden to his classroom. CREATIVE EVENT: Leigh Richards made a card with his nanna Hilary Richards and her twin sister Pat Scudds. Volunteers invited to firefighter reunion SOUTH Australian Country Fire Service volunteers are invited to the SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum reunion on the October long weekend. All past and present members, including staff and volunteers, as well as their families, are invited to celebrate their involvement in the CFS. Kristeen Leehane Millicent Branch T: 08 8733 2733 M: 0419 010 913 E: kristeen.leehane@landmark.com.au Landmark Operations Limited (ABN: 73 008 743 217; AR NUmber: 275140) is an authorised representative of National Adviser Services Pty Limited trading as NAS Insurance Brokers (ABN: 60 096 916 184; AFSL Number: 233750) Museum chairman Rex Hall AFSM said this year’s reunion would be a three-day affair, starting with a dinner on the Saturday night, October 3. “A parade of firetrucks from the horse drawn firefighting equipment and earliest appli- Sunday morning followed by more entertainment on Sunday night. “The last reunion five years ago saw 300 people gather to reminisce about their time in the CFS and we’re sure this will be another great event.” The CFS not only brings people together to attend incidents, but it also builds lasting friendships, which I’m sure will be evident at the reunion CFS chief officer Greg Nettleton ance to the newly-delivered will take place on Sunday, followed by a day of trade displays and events at the Naracoorte Showgrounds,” Mr Hall said. “We will also have a Blessing of the Fleet on 4 - The South Eastern Times, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 CFS chief officer Greg Nettleton said the reunion was a chance to celebrate the achievements and contribution of volunteers. “The CFS not only brings people together to attend incidents, but it also builds lasting friendships, which I’m sure will be evident at the reunion,” Mr Nettleton said. “It is also is a good time to look back at how far our service has come and the parade on Sunday will give evidence of this.” Email Rex Hall at gadang@rbm.com.au to register interest in attending the event. www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au FAMILY TIME: Heather Lowndes enjoyed the company of her grandchildren Holly (left) and Bruce Lowndes. 668015